Trucking

Store managers will get bonuses early and regardless of performance.

Leverage shifting carriers’ way

One of Canada’s largest transportation and logistics companies says it will temporarily lay off some employees, suspend dividend and slash executive pay as it braces for economic fallout to hit freight.

COVID-19 priorities may require “non-emergency” waiver for drivers and carriers.

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency issues guidance on critical industries as millions of Americans ordered to stay home.

Mexico was the U.S.’s largest trading partner in 2019, with more than $614 billion in two-way trade.

For carriers with loads to haul, they now have an advantage in negotiating rates, as the weekly DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index has risen to 55.

BCOs handled 45% of shipments by revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Fleet tracking and vehicle management firm PowerFleet has developed a suite of solutions that are individually tailored to provide operational visibility for firms of different sizes and capacity.

Limited food options in the new Pennsylvania opening, but better than zero.

Americold Realty Trust plans to keep all 183 cold storage facilities “open for business.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the ports of entry remain watchful of fraudulent imports that take advantage of Americans during the COVID-19 crisis.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterates that “extraordinary” restriction does not apply to cross-border trade.

As trucks try to resupply stores across the U.S. and Canada, an issue of drivers’ health insurance when in a different country has arisen. Read this article to learn more.

TA’s CEO says it’s a sign of supply chain “resilience.”

Citing a deterioration in market conditions, XPO announces that it is no longer looking to spin-off its separate business units.

Around 2,000 trucks a day use State Route 189, and the improvements could save more than 10 minutes per northbound truck, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Relaxing of driver work restrictions provides breathing room to handle volume surge.

Approximately 30 former Lipsey Logistics employees say they were blindsided after they were called into a meeting and laid off without warning on Wednesday.

Autonomous truck developer Starsky Robotics has ceased operations as it was unable to attract investment or a buyer.

President Trump has signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law, which requires many employers to provide paid leave and expands FMLA for many employees.

But states have taken lots of steps, many involving food

Truck inspections are often land mines for motor carriers but additional maintenance can defuse the situation.

In a peak demand year for Class 8 tractors, high-powered engines dominated under the hood, but even a new heavy-haul transmission from Eaton and Cummins doesn’t affect an accelerating trend toward smaller displacement as tougher emissions standards loom.

BMO, one of the largest lenders to the trucking industry, will be offering undefined measures to assist its clients as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Freight keeps on trucking as the United States and Canada prepare to shut down their shared border to non-essential travel as early as Friday night to curb the spread of coronavirus.

It’s shut down businesses and thrown planning into turmoil.  No, it’s not COVID-19. It’s the rising insurance rates that trucking companies have been facing over the last few years. The […]

Rates inbound to Seattle, California, and New York are climbing rapidly.

Key FreightWaves SONAR index pushes past post-Canadian National strike level as trucks continue to move loads.

Flatbed volume has been building over the past few years. Read why in this article by Kayla Matthews.

Canadian bank’s transportation portfolio already had been sagging.

A FreightWaves survey examines what motor carriers, drivers and shippers and receivers are doing to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

ACT Research cannot model downturn scenarios fast enough for Class 8 trucks, but high inventory levels make the coronavirus crisis a good time to take a production break as demand is practically nonexistent.

Paper, plastic, other commodities now exempted for COVID-19 response.

Long-haul truck drivers can teach people a thing or two about how to fend off the loneliness and boredom that accompany long periods of isolation.

The move comes after the state got hit with criticism for its move.

Companies from all corners of the freight ecosystem are beginning to implement layoffs as an economic downturn starts to take hold.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it is causing customs brokers and third-party logistics providers to adapt their day-to-day office operations.

Shen was previously chief operating officer and president.

DMV flexibility, coronavirus testing among requests as potential for supply chain disruption grows.

Bulkmatic Transport of Griffith, Indiana, has acquired Illinois-based Paris Transport Inc. to add capacity and improve customer service.

Exemption needed to protect against COVID-19-related fuel shortages, groups assert.

And a small loadboard company gains hosannas for offering…five parking spots.

The CBP Laredo Field Office oversees U.S. ports of entry along the Mexican border in the cities of Laredo, Roma, Del Rio, Brownsville, Eagle Pass, Hidalgo, Rio Grande City and Progreso.

It won’t be the last opportunistic e-commerce acquisition we see.

Stifel Financial sees an OK first quarter, but the picture gets less clear after that, with risks to second-quarter earnings estimates.

The FMCSA hours-of-service waiver has sparked confusion over what is considered emergency relief.

Carriers subcontracting with feds may have access to delivery extensions.

Lev Aslan Dermen was convicted on multiple charges involving business connections to brothers Jacob and Isaiah Kingston, who were convicted in 2018 for their role in a massive biodiesel tax scheme.

LoadStop provides a TMS solution that has a built-in compliance manager and an autonomous dispatcher that helps fleets find best-match loads in the spot market.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority, which operates most of the toll roads in Houston, has eliminated cash payments from its booths during the global coronavirus pandemic.

But bathrooms may stay shut, Stewart says.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says supply chain must keep moving as the province bans large public gatherings and closes restaurants – but leaves key openings that should help freight demand amid coronavirus pandemic.

The rule went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

Drive-thru testing sites don’t necessarily accommodate big rigs

To get a leg up on the competition, recruiters are turning to Tenstreet to help them expedite the onboarding process through its automated platform.

Before the coronavirus became a pandemic, used truck sales posted their best performance in two years as low prices and seasonality combined to boost an otherwise slow market for older equipment.

FMCSA order sparks confusion over what is considered emergency relief.

For fleets that run throughout the day and need high utilization, hydrogen fuel cells offer great value for investment, while also creating zero emissions.

The Canadian government leaves crucial openings for the movement of goods and U.S. citizens as it introduces an extraordinary travel ban because of coronavirus.

Stifel Financial’s conference call with industry executives forecasts supply chain disruption extending to July or longer.

FreightWaves’ OTRI is now higher than it was a year ago

Maintenance departments within fleets may face labor shortages, and St. Pierre wants fleet managers to know that TTN was founded to assist in times such as these.

FreightWaves SONAR can help those in the freight industry stay current with what is happening in transportation and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott initiated several measures aimed at keeping commercial trucks moving to deliver supplies to grocery stores.

Freight brokers expect spot rates to ramp this week, but the long-term outlook is uncertain.

Deutsche Post World has lowered its guidance for the year and cited Amazon’s continuing insourcing of logistics as a major reason. Plus, Goldman Sachs is predicting a 5% contraction in the economy, labor shortages could hamper restocking of shelves, and the Fed slashes interest rates.

Coronavirus has strained supply chains and had a huge impact on the movement of freight.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have formed the Supply Chain Caucus. Read why this is important for all of us.

Rose Rocket’s order management platform integration with Geotab’s system gives trucking companies more tools to offer shippers, including track and trace and real-time ETA

Crafting a mission statement and values for TravelCenters of America is among myriad tasks veteran turnaround expert Jon Pertchik is taking on in his latest project.

American Airlines is cutting 75% of international wide-body flights because of the coronavirus, shifting bellies full of cargo to freighters that will increase shipping costs for automotive manufacturers and commodities from salmon to fashion wear.

Attorney general argues federal rule does not preempt law impacting independent contractors.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Walmart opens new distribution center to meet e-commerce demand; border officials lobby for funding of new truck and railway bridges; two Texas seaports receive $39 million for improvements and expansion; Mexican manufacturing association creates coronavirus prevention task force.

The logistics professionals, shippers, warehouse operators, dispatchers, brokers, and most importantly, truck drivers step up and provide an orchestrated effort to ensure the safety and well being of our country.

‘Non-exhaust’ emissions garner attention as major source of air pollution

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced today that it is closing all its retail stores outside China in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The company has about 500 stores globally and […]

Along with medical professionals and public health officials, truckers are also on the front lines delivering critical medical supplies, food and other essential items to hospitals and stores.

The waiver will run through April 12 or the end of the emergency, whichever is first

Now in sync with lower tractor orders after equipment ordering binge, trailer bookings recorded their softest February since the Great Recession as coronavirus concerns gave fleets another reason to stay out of the market.

New all-time high for volumes

Federal agency would be following in the steps of several states that have already granted such exceptions.

Uber Works helps temporary workers connect directly with companies posting jobs via its digital marketplace and ensures workers get paid without delay.

Class 8 truck manufacturers so far are staving off production cuts and layoffs, but they are watching their supply chains carefully for disruptions from the coronavirus that could further reduce already tepid demand for new equipment.

North American trade agreement clears last major hurdle, but more immediate questions loom about the free flow of freight between Canada and the U.S. amid talk of tighter border controls.

ATA says it expects a waiver. States are already granting them.

Agency is working to reschedule the all-day event that had been planned for March 19.

Move is next step in group’s fight against “unconstitutional” regime.

Cross-border freight executive says “supply chain must remain intact” as Canadian government looks at placing more restrictions at the border with the United States.

“Right now, I believe most ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are acting responsibly and fairly in these challenging conditions,” FMC Commissioner Daniel Maffei said.

Drones can speed up delivery times dramatically, but for the technology to be commercialized, a number of regulatory hurdles need to be cleared.

Steering advances, integrated steps over DEF tank among enhancements truck makers are bringing to market amid a continuing slowdown in new equipment orders

As experts predict price increases and late deliveries from coronavirus, some industry insiders say the threat is overblown.

CLS has specialized in last mile delivery, expedited LTL, cross-border transportation, sprinter vans, box trucks and e-commerce fulfilment.

Virus-related demand headwinds bring fresh declines in February Cass data. Visibility into a potential trucking recovery is further clouded.

Most companies are right near the 25% decline in the market since February 1.

Show organizers canceled Mid-America Trucking Show on Thursday amid coronavirus threat.

Insurance spikes can be attributed to the ongoing threat of nuclear verdicts.

Technology is an important part of the customer journey, but companies often don’t understand how important it actually is.

Carol Tomé named new CEO at UPS. David Abney to retire at the end of 2020 after a 46-year career.